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Darryn Farrugia

Darryn Farrugia

Darryn Farrugia began playing the drums at an early age thanks to his father - also a drummer - who encouraged him by buying him his first drumkit and a handful of Sandy Nelson records at the age of 5. Darryn began taking lessons at the age of six and played along to records by Tom Jones, Neil Diamond, Credence Clearwater Revival and Elvis Presley before starting to play gigs at the age of 12. Around the age of 14 Darryn developed a love for jazz and eventually studied at the Victorian College of the Arts followed by private study in the U.S. with drummers such as Marvin ‘Smitty’ Smith and Joe Morello.

After 4 and a half years of living in London, Darryn has returned to Australia.

Recently, Darryn has performed live with Many artists including Leo Sayer, Hugh Jackman, Mary Wilson, Jimmy Barnes and has played drums on albums for Harrison Craig, Anthony Callea, Rachel Beck, The Daryl McKenzie Jazz Orchestra, The B# Big Band amongst others.

2012 saw the release of Darryn’s debut solo release ‘Seeds’ which features Australian and international artists including Phil Turcio, Leonard Grigoryan, Luke Howard, Patrick Bettison, Mike Stern and Bob Berg.